Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Green Weeping' - 1/2 STDS C12

Description
The Common beech 'Rohan Weeping' also has egg-shaped, dark red leaves. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Red Weeping'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * bright red shoots * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Rohan Weeping' are dark red, egg-shaped. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Bright red shoots.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Rohan Weeping' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Rohan Weeping' is a spreading and overhanging large or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.